Ronan Patrick John Keating, in Gaeilge (Irish Gaelic): Rónán Pádraig Seán M… Read Full Bio ↴Ronan Patrick John Keating, in Gaeilge (Irish Gaelic): Rónán Pádraig Seán Mac Céitinn. Was born in 3 March 1977 in Swords, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. He is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and resulted in 9 studio albums. Keating gained worldwide attention when his single "When You Say Nothing at All" was featured in the film Notting Hill and peaked at number one in several countries. As a solo artist, Keating has sold over 22 million records worldwide.

Along with Boyzone, Keating has sold over 40 million records worldwide, and in Australia he is best known as a judge on The X Factor. Keating has worked as a charity campaigner most notably for the Marie Keating Foundation, a foundation that raises awareness for breast cancer. It is named after his mother, who died of the disease. Ronan Keatings fortune is around £12 million pounds.

First Time
Ronan Keating Lyrics

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Valentines, those butterflies
Gets me out best top inside
Got me feeling like a kid again
Oh I even run and run, telling all my friends
Now every day has a reason
Every night is the real thing, woahhh

Girl you make it feel like the first time

Like there's never been another
Girl you make it real,like the first time
Everytime you lay down by my side
Ohh, it's the first time

Every moment spent with you
Something different always something new
I watch you sleeping, I hear you sigh
Oh I even love the way you cry
Now every kiss is a season, and every touch keeps me believing

Oh, girl you make it feel like the first time
Like there's never been another
Girl you make it real,like the first time
Everytime you lay down by my side

Ohh, it's the first time
It's the last time you'll be alone
I'm there for you
I walk a circle, I see this through

I need you here to write this song
You make me feel like I belong
Every time you lay down by my side
It's the first time
Mmm
Ooh yeah yeah
Ooh yeah

Now every day has a reason
Every night is the real thing, ohhh
Girl you make it feel like the first time
Like there's never been another

Girl you make it real,like the first time
Everytime you lay down by my side

Ohh, it's the first time
It's the first time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "First Time" by Ronan Keating depict the feelings of a person who is overwhelmed by the love and care of their partner. The line "Valentines, those butterflies" refers to the rush of excitement and happiness that the singer feels when they think about their partner, similar to the butterflies in your stomach on Valentine's Day. They feel like a kid again, running and telling all their friends because they are so happy.

The singer explains how every moment spent with their partner is special and new, even the moments of vulnerability like when they cry. The person they are with makes them feel like they belong in the world and every time they lay down together, it feels like the first time they have ever been intimate.

Overall, the song highlights the idea that with the right person, every moment in a relationship can feel like the first time and the love and excitement can continue to build every day. The singer is grateful to have found someone who makes them feel this way and promises to always be there for their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Valentines, those butterflies
The feeling of excitement and anticipation associated with Valentine's Day, similar to the fluttering sensation of butterflies in the stomach.

Gets me out best top inside
The excitement and joy of Valentine's Day brings out the best feelings inside and can lift one's spirits.

Got me feeling like a kid again
The emotions and happiness associated with Valentine's Day make one feel youthful and childlike.

Oh I even run and run, telling all my friends
The excitement is so great that the artist cannot contain it, resulting in them wanting to share the joy with all their friends.

Now every day has a reason
The presence of the loved one makes every day meaningful and special.

Every night is the real thing, woahhh
Every night spent together is significant and genuine, bringing the couple closer together.

Girl you make it feel like the first time
The love and passion between the couple is so strong that it feels like the first time they fell in love, every time.

Like there's never been another
The love and connection between the couple is so unique and singular, it feels like no one else has experienced it before.

Every moment spent with you
Every second spent in the company of the loved one is cherished and cherished.

Something different always something new
The love between the couple is always evolving, with new experiences to be had and new feelings to be discovered.

I watch you sleeping, I hear you sigh
The singer is so enamored with their loved one that they even find joy in watching them sleep and listening to them breathe.

Oh I even love the way you cry
Even the tears shed by the loved one are beautiful and meaningful to the artist, further deepening their love and connection.

Now every kiss is a season, and every touch keeps me believing
Each kiss and touch between the couple is charged with intense emotion and meaning, sustaining their belief in their love and commitment to each other.

It's the last time you'll be alone
The singer promises to always be there for their loved one, ensuring that they will never feel alone again.

I walk a circle, I see this through
The singer promises to be steadfast and dedicated to their loved one, even if it means taking a circular, never-ending path.

I need you here to write this song
The love and inspiration from the artist's loved one is necessary for the creation of this song.

You make me feel like I belong
The love and connection between the couple makes the artist feel accepted and understood, as if they have finally found their place in the world.

Ohh, it's the first time
The love and passion between the couple never fades, always feeling as fresh and new as the first time they fell in love.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK TAYLOR, PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, RONAN KEATING

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